Sometimes the most intriguing celebrity romances are the ones no one sees coming: the Love Story actress Sarah Pidgeon and British actor Joe Alwyn are reportedly dating.
While Alwyn’s romantic history is famously associated with his six-year relationship with Taylor Swift, Pidgeon has largely kept her personal life private. She was previously linked to Caleb Harper of Australian rock band Spacey Jane and starred in the group’s music video for „It’s Been a Long Day,“ but no relationship was ever publicly confirmed.
As pop culture’s newest power couple continues to dominate fan circles online, see a timeline of everything we know so far about the acting world’s newest pair.
January 2026
In January, Alwyn liked one of Pidgeon’s Instagram posts promoting Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. In hindsight, we can’t help but wonder whether the Hamnet actor had already taken notice of Pidgeon and her work back then.
March 2026
Fast forward to March 15, both Alwyn and Pidgeon attended Vanity Fair’s 2026 Oscar Party. Whether the two crossed paths remains unknown, but the star-studded event marked one of the earliest occasions where they were in the same room. According to US Weekly, the pair „met at an industry event and were introduced around awards season this year.“
May 2026
Looking back, the 2026 Met Gala may be more than just another red carpet stop for the pair. One month before romance rumors emerged, both Alwyn and Pidgeon attended 2026 Met Gala—an event many now believe may have helped bring them together.
This year, Alwyn arrived in custom Valentino inspired by classical Roman sculpture, while Pidgeon made her second Met Gala appearance in a chartreuse Loewe ensemble featuring a twisted bandeau top and column skirt.
The evening saw Alwyn’s return to Met Gala after a decade, following his memorable debut in 2016—a moment immortalized in a Taylor Swift lyric: „Flashback, when you met me, your buzz cut and my hair bleached.“ Once again, fashion’s biggest night appears to have opened a new romantic chapter for the actor.
June 2026
Just as the world was still processing the surprise over reports of the pair being seen together, photos of Alwyn and Pidgeon kissing confirmed the romantic nature of their relationship.
Captured over the course of a day in June, the two were photographed casually walking the New York City streets, smiling, chatting, and with Pidgeon wrapping her arm around Alwyn’s shoulders. The pair were also seen sitting side by side over drinks and sharing a kiss. Both opted for understated off-duty looks: Alwyn wore a black T-shirt and jeans, while Pidgeon paired a white tank top with denim and carried Balenciaga’s iconic Le City bag. From daytime strolls to nighttime drinks, the pair’s hours-long date left little doubt about their connection.
Weeks later, the pair traded the bustle of New York City for the tranquility of a London park, settling into a picnic amid tall meadow grasses. They were photographed sipping sparkling wine, sharing kisses, and enjoying music as Pidgeon swayed along while Alwyn watched her with an affectionate smile. The idyllic scene echoed what a source told Us Weekly: the pair are „casually dating and are really into each other.“


